Future Islands - 'The Tower' (Official Video)

PRODUCTION COMPANY LIGHTHOUSE FILMS @Lighthousefilms
DIRECTOR Jonathan Van Tulleken @jvantulleken
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Brad Walker @bradwalker_lfc
PRODUCER / ACCOUNT MANAGER Tyler Zibaie @TylerZibaie
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Key Pearson @keypearson
STILL PHOTOGRAPHER Genie Mason @geniethehumanbeanie
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Kadin Cobb @Kcobb_
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Brayden Roberge @Braydenroberge
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Nicholas Jamison @Nicholasjam19

A CAMERA OPERATOR Brad Walker @bradwalker_lfc
SUPER 8 & BOLEX OPERATOR Tyler Zibaie @TylerZibaie
BOLEX OPERATOR Kadin Cobb @Kcobb_
A CAM 1st AC Timmy Dwyer @tiimmydwyer
A CAM 2nd AC Robin Wood @eatbroccolihailsatan
DIT Jon Hensen @jonhensen
Equipment Manager Chris Vinopal @cvinopal
Equipment Assistant Steve Simpson @scubasteve_1977

GAFFER Derek Tindall
BB ELEC Shawn Lewallen @theshawnlewallen
KEY GRIP Richie Nannini
BB GRIP Patrick Hayden

EDITOR Brad Walker @bradwalker_lfc
ASSISTANT EDITOR Paul Sitler @peetree910
COLORIST Brad Walker @bradwalker_lfc
POST PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Jon Hensen @jonhensen

Lyrics:
Threw a bottle
Across the water
To someone who’s thinking of me
There’s a tower
In the ocean
Pouring through me
That’s my will and testament

I, I, I am waiting on the other side, sigh
Looked out into everything and I lie
Tell myself, “it’s nothing”, when it’s quite right
Everything grows stronger in the light

When a boy who — played with razors
Met a girl who — opened cages
All the birds flew through the graveyard
And their laughter was contagious

I, I, I am watching on the other side, sighs
Looked out into every, nil and nigh
Lie, tell myself it’s darkest when it’s quite bright
Everything grows stronger in the light

In the light, In the light
Standing at the sea and swallowing
Without you, beside you
But you knew
What I knew

I, I, I am waiting on the other side, sigh
Looked out into everything and I lie
Tell myself, “it’s nothing”, when it’s quite right
Everything goes
Everything grows
I am watching, I am waiting
I am waiting, I’m not breaking
I lie, tell myself, “it’s okay”, when it’s not quite
Everything grows stronger in the light

[ashleyrobinson]

I lost my husband unexpectedly in October 2022 at the age of 37. He loved the beach, fishing, and grew up in the Outer Banks of NC. We often went on beach trips together. Some of them we camped, he taught me how to fish, and we even went on our honeymoon in the OBX.
Sometimes when I get lonely I'll click on the live beach cam in NC that's available online through the local news station. I find it comforting to watch the bridge lights flashing on the beach cam and they play music too from a radio station. One night last week I was missing him terribly and clicked on the live beach cam, maybe around Midnight, and this song was playing. I found the words to be so comforting and the way he sings, "I, I, I am waiting on the other side." I felt like it was a special message from my hubby, just saying hello and reassuring me that he is still with me and that I will see him again. I immediately Googled the lyrics and saw it was called the Tower by Future Islands. When I read all of the lyrics I was brought to happy tears bc it sounded so appropriate for my situation. I knew it was a special message from him and I will now always hold this song close to my heart! And play it when I'm missing him. 🌊💙

[andrewhunter]

I'm a 53 year old man, who likes dance music, trance, house, indie stuff like the stone roses. A few weeks ago I heard a song can't even remember where, I instantly loved it. It was Born in a War. I've listened to this amazing band every day since. They are just truly, truly wonderful. My new goal is to see them live in 2024! The future is Future Islands. 💙

[AnniSchillace]

I am 76 years old. I heard this song on the car radio. It is such a soulful song - lost my son last year and the line of waiting on the other side speaks to my heart. You are wonderful. I will search through your other songs, and I’m sure I will connect with them too ❤

[Brudovo]

​I hate seeing Sam get his heart broken but everytime he does a masterpiece is produced

[dfg]

Future Islands songs are like a massage for the soul

[johngray]

For me, this is a band who have not made a single bad song. Great track!

[Nerd_Joins_The_Internet]

How is this not viral? This song is honestly just pure vibes. I love it so much, it heals a part of my soul I didn't know was broken.

[SloopJohnB]

Future Islands has been the soundtrack to my life for the past 13 years, from a moody 18 y/o kid to a happy married 32 year old dude, but mostly helping me through all the heartache, grief, and different seasons of my life in-between. Thank you guys!

[JessBijoux]

You just have to love this band. Sam's charisma and presence is simply unmatched. ❤

[Lareinedesfritures]

The best band of the Musical Universe. Greetings From Italy

[myptmonster]

How are they this consistently brilliant, it doesn't seem possible

[sierra-papa]

Samuel, William, Michael and Gerrit without you all, life would be just a life...Thx for all that Magic..lovely regards from Dresden/ Germany ❤🎉

[catmobile]

This is one of the best music videos I’ve ever seen!

[regplasma]

One of the best songs of 2023 .A truly brilliant track.xx

[jamiechristoffersen]

So grateful for their art. Painted a watercolor painting to this song. Love them!

[dylancourville]

I think everyone becomes a better person after hearing Future Islands. I feel great. Thanks for the Joy!!!

[anthonyblakely]

I love the Ambient Rock style of this band and the lead vocal of the band!!! None of these guys look like Rock musicians. I love this song. Love the vid.

[christianpinchbeck]

This might be their best yet. They can do no wrong it seems.

[heracrossjack]

Future Islands always release music when I really need it. Incredible as always.

[SandraLovesSun]

2015 was a great year. My ma was still alive and I saw FI on a repeat of Letterman the night I arrived in London. A few months later, I flew to NC to see 1000th show and was happy to have met Sam. I was a little weird stepping into a conversation, sorry about that. 😅😂